Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Animal Rescue, Inc.! The mission of ARI is to place stray, homeless and abandoned animals in their forever homes. Any animals that are not adopted live their lives as part of the ARI family. Volunteers are needed during every step – care, adoption, fund raising and more!

Volunteers play an integral role at Animal Rescue, Inc. The hundreds of animals under our care have so many needs to be met — we could not possibly do it without the help of our volunteers. If you have some extra time and love to give, we can use your help! n

Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Persons younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and must be 13 years or older. If under 18, the parent or guardian needs to fill out this form.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN THIS APPLICATION, we encourage you to view the details about available positions here.

Personal Information

Area of the rescue at which you'd like to volunteer

Main Rescue (New Freedom, PA)

The Cattery (Parkville, MD)

PetSmart (Towson, MD)

PetSmart (White Marsh, MD)

PetSmart (Bel Air, MD)

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Alternate Phone

E-mail

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

I have experience with
Dogs
Cats

I have the following special skills or interests

If you are filling out this form for a child under 18 years old...

Child's First Name

Child's Last Name

Your relationship to child

Child's Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)

I acknowledge children must be at least 13 and will need to be supervised by me, an adult volunteer, at all times. I understand a representative of the rescue cannot supervise this child.
Yes
No

Volunteer Positions

Please select no more than 3 volunteer positions in the check box group and select the days you can volunteer. Please note that for some positions, we do not have AM hours available and aside from events, we do not have hours after 5 pm. We are closed on Sundays.

Which volunteer positions interest you?

Dog Mentor

Cat Socializing Volunteer

Events/Fundraising Volunteer

Transportation Volunteer

Adoption Processing Volunteer

Home Visit Volunteer

Clinic Volunteer

Office Assistant Volunteer

Maintenance Volunteer

Organizational Specialist

TNR Volunteer

Availability

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Medical Information

I (or my child if under 18) has/have the following allergies/medical conditions

#1 Emergency Contact Name (First and Last)

#1 Emergency Contact Phone

#2 Emergency Contact Name (First and Last)

#2 Emergency Contact Phone

General and Specific Release for Volunteer Service

Please read the following release.

1. I am here on my own volition. No one is demanding that I participate in any activity at Animal Rescue, Inc. (“Sanctuary”). My role at the Sanctuary is as a member of a support group and I will look to a staff member for direction when I have completed my task.

2. I will be participating in varied activities that will include constant or intermittent interaction with animals. I will be participating in a variety of support activities that could also include maintenance and/or repair of facilities within the Sanctuary.

3. I will disclose any physical or psychological limitations to the staff before participating in any activity. Since I will be interacting with animals, both healthy and sick, big and small, and may also be lifting, carrying, moving or otherwise engaging in physical behavior, I will be respectful of my limitations and inform the staff immediately of those limitations.

4. I will not be compensated for my efforts nor am I an agent or contractor of the Sanctuary. Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the States of Maryland and Pennsylvania. As such it is grateful for the assistance provided by volunteers like me who are willing to perform varied tasks for no compensation. I will refer all persons seeking to conduct any business at the Sanctuary to a staff member.

5. I will be legally and financially responsible for my own acts and omissions relating to the service I am voluntarily providing to the Sanctuary.

6. I agree to allow pictures of myself (or my child, if under 18) to be used, without compensation, for the purpose of promotion and publicity related to Animal Rescue, Inc.

7. In exchange for the privilege of participating in the activities at the Sanctuary, I agree that neither myself not my family, nor any legal guardian, heir or assignee will sue or make claim or attach the property or the Sanctuary for any injury or damage resulting from any act or omission whether the injury or the damage occurs by act of negligence or any other act by human, by physical condition or by animal. I understand that I am releasing the Sanctuary from all claims, demands, or actions that I, my family, my heirs or any legal guardian, assignee or legal representative may have now or may have in the future for any injury or damage resulting from my participation in the activities at the Sanctuary.

8. I am fully aware that I am assuming any and all risks associated with the activities at the Sanctuary. I am fully aware there are many risks and dangers involved in participation in the activities at the Sanctuary and I agree to accept the consequences of such risks including but not limited to risk of injury, death and damage to personal property. If I do not fully understand the risks I will consult with a staff member immediately.

9. Any controversy or claim relating to this Release Agreement will be settled in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Judgment on the award as rendered by the Arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the award.

10. This release agreement will be governed by and interpreted by the laws of the States of Maryland and Pennsylvania.

11. I have read the Release Agreement and fully understand that I will relinquish all claims or actions known now or in the future against Animal Rescue, Inc. I am of legal age and legally competent to sign this agreement. I am signing this document of my own free will and void of any influence of an Animal Rescue, Inc. staff member.

typing your name, you are agreeing with our General and Specific Release

Today's Date (MM/DD/YY)

Thank you!

We appreciate your interest in volunteering with Animal Rescue, Inc.! Volunteering is a rewarding experience. If you have questions about volunteering, you can call our office at 717-993-3232.